ministers (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪstərz/

Definition

Members of a government, usually holding a senior position such as head of a department.

Examples

• The prime minister appointed several new ministers to the cabinet.

• The minister of finance presented the annual budget.

• All the ministers attended the weekly meeting.

How to Use ministers

minister of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the department or area of responsibility for a government minister. — "The minister of health announced new public safety guidelines."

prime minister (collocation)

The head of government in many parliamentary systems. — "The prime minister addressed the nation on television."

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